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Nolan Dreyer Obituary
PEORIA - Nolan D. Dreyer, age 18, of Peoria passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017, at 10:35 p.m. at his residence.
He was born on Oct. 21, 1998, in Peoria to Paul and Jennifer (Oberlander) Dreyer.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Jennifer and Monte Mathews of Peoria; his father and stepmother, Paul and Cheryl Dreyer of Orlando, FL; two sisters, Marissa (Zack) Owens of Oak Park, IL, and Grace Mathews of Peoria; two brothers, Tim (Amanda) Filzen of Tampa, FL, and Spencer Filzen of Savana, GA; his maternal grandparents, Doug and Karen Oberlander of Peoria; and his paternal grandmother, Eunice Stolz of Marquette Heights, IL.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Gloria Dreyer.
Nolan was currently a senior at Peoria Christian High School. He was a member of the baseball team and was currently training for the HOA National Classic Bodybuilding Competition. He was a member of Northwoods Community Church and its Youth Group. He enjoyed attending Miracle Camp in Michigan, playing video games and going to the lake with his family and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, March 24, 2017, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 25, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Northwoods Community Church in Peoria. Additional visitation will be one hour prior to the services on Saturday at the church. Burial will be private.
Memorials may be made to Miracle Camp and Retreat Center at 25281 80th Ave., Lawton, MI 49065.
Please view Nolan's obituary online at www.Woolsey-Wilton.com.
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Fawad Ahmed
March 16, 2025
Sending prayer of comfort to the Dreyer family.
Willis
April 13, 2017
I miss you Nolan
Brian Woody
April 3, 2017
Paul,
Words don't come easily. My heartfelt sympathy for you and everyone who Nolan touched. God bless you and and you are in my prayers.
Brian Woody
March 31, 2017
Praying for your family Dr dreyer.
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L W
March 28, 2017
To the family and friends of Nolan please accept my heartfelt sympathy and sincere condolences may you find comfort during this most difficult . Psalms 18:2,6
Betty Davis Nelson
March 27, 2017
Jennifer, Karen and Doug, and the Dreyer family. So so sorry for your loss. Rest assured Great Great Grandpa and Grandma Grant will watch over Nolan. He will be with you always. God Bless you all and love from Betty, Lauren, Cort, Easton and Lorelei xo
Paul Dreyer
March 27, 2017
I wanted to make sure that everyone knows that this guest book for Nolan will remain open permanently. Some people may not have been able to attend the services for Nolan, or others may not have had the words to write now but think of something later, or others may find out about Nolan a few months or even a few years from now and want to comment. So, please do not hesitate to write something. I (Nolan's dad) will definitely continue to regularly check this guest book. May God bless anyone that was part of Nolan's life and anyone that has benefited from his memory.
Zan Ransburg
March 26, 2017
Jennifer, We am so distressed to hear about your loss. I immediately shared with Emily and she requested that I pass along to you all of our condolences. You are a very special and sweet person in our past. You are always so sweet to remember me whenever we are at a function together. Our love and prayers to you and your family. Zan Ransburg
The Rileys
March 26, 2017
Our prayers go out to your family. May the Lord keep you and guide you through your heartache.
Jerry Davison
March 25, 2017
We had Nolan in fourth grade Sunday School at Bethany Baptist. He made quite an impression on us. He was such a dear, kind and respectful boy. We are grieving with you.
March 24, 2017
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to your entire family. You are in our prayers.
Jim and Lana Horsman
Fawad Ahmed
March 24, 2017
It is from God we come and to God we all return. Some too soon...
Prayers and best wishes of comfort from my family to yours.
Shelby
March 24, 2017
I am so sorry for you loss, i knew Nolan from Miracle Camp and there was never a dull moment with him. He will be missed terribly.
March 24, 2017
praying for your family in Metamora.
DJ Henson
March 23, 2017
I will never forget his smile.
March 23, 2017
Nolan will be missed terribly at PCS. His beautiful smile and vivacious personality brought joy to all. He is safe with Jesus. May God comfort and carry you... Psalm 34
Dale & Peg Purcell
March 23, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to the Oberlander family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
March 23, 2017
To Jennifer and Family: We are so sorry for the loss of your precious son. No family should ever have to go through something like this, and only God can help you through this time. May the Lord hold you close and comfort you, and know that you are in our prayers. Your Neighbors Bob and Renae Clough on Alex Drive
Ketra Oberlander
March 22, 2017
My heart sank at the sad news of Nolan's death but I will carry a sweet memory of him at the lake as a little kid. Though time and miles have passed, love prevails.
Heather Sullivan-Etaugh
March 22, 2017
I'm the Mother of a forever 18yr old Angel as well. I did not know Nolan, but I wanted to give my sincere condolences for your loss. My heart is with the family and all he touched in his short time here.
Robert Wilton
March 22, 2017
Paul, Karen and I wanted to express our sympathy. We are praying for you and the family. May God grant you all peace and grace to walk through these days.
Bob and Karen Wilton
B Lowrance
March 22, 2017
My heart is just aching for this family. I don't Nolan or his family. I know students/families of PCS. They have asked for prayer for Nolan's family and I want all to know I am praying. I pray the Lord comforts each and every family member that has been left without this handsome young man in their lives. I pray everyone reading this knows there is hope through Jesus Christ and he can be your comforter when all else fails. God bless this family and help them!
Jane
March 22, 2017
Praying for the Promises of Our Heavenly Father to continuously sustain you through this most unimaginable difficult time and comfort you until you are reunited with your beloved Nolan again...I am so very sorry to read about this young man's passing....it just doesn't seem right when someone so young must leave this earth. My heartfelt condolences to the Parents, Siblings, Family and Friends of Nolan....
Ryan Whalen
March 21, 2017
,Nolan used to play baseball with my older brother Sean in middle school .Nolan was a year younger than my older brother He will be deerly missed and I just send my thoughts and prayers out to you guys . I just hope the lord will help you through this tuff time in your lives.
Judy Rizzo
March 21, 2017
Dr. Dreyer, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Know that I'm praying for you and your family. My deepest condolences.
Julie Alston and The entire Alston/Rodriguez family
March 21, 2017
To Dr. Dreyer, and all of Nolan's family, we are so sorry for your loss. I pray that God wrap His everlasting arms around all of you, and give you all the comfort you need at this time. May he rest in peace.
March 21, 2017
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Nolan and cannot even begin to imagine the loss and heartache you are feeling. We are praying for all of you.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Quentin and Tammy Alphonso
Anna Rife
March 21, 2017
I am so sorry to hear your loss Jen. My heart is so heavy for you, Gracie, Marissa and Monte. I wish that I just wrap my arms around al of you, for comfort.
Tyler Wetzel
March 21, 2017
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Nolan was a fantastic friend in grade school and middle school, and I will always cherish the memories I have with him.
Julie Dorothy
March 21, 2017
So deeply sadden to hear about the loss of your son. Our hearts are broken and praying for your family.
Ja'Keem Garner
March 21, 2017
I'm sorry for your loss. Nolan was a great friend to me. I'm going to miss him. Rest in Heaven my friend.
Matt and Nahir Solis
March 21, 2017
Dr. Dreyer,
There are no words to ease the pain, but just know my family and I continue to pray for you! May God bring your family peace and comfort.
Amy Livengood
March 21, 2017
Jennifer, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you and the entire family. You all have been through so much. You are all in my prayers.
Marie and Gary Fisk
March 21, 2017
Paul and Cheryl,
No words are adequate, here, but please know that we are
grieving for you and prayers are being sent for you.
Pat & Molly Farrell
March 21, 2017
Jennifer Monty and family our hearts just ache for you.so sad to hear about Nolan. we feel so helpless.John 10:28...and I give unto them eternal life;and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
Kim Hammond
March 21, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. I am a friend of Eunice's.
Tara Purcell
March 21, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength during this time.
March 21, 2017
My sympathy to the family. As Jesus looked to the Heavenly Father for strength and power in his time of sorrow,may you do the same. John 11:39-44
Advenitst University
March 21, 2017
Cheryl, please know that the Nurse Anesthesia Program at Adventist University of Health Sciences is lifting you and your family in prayer. Our deepest condolences. Alescia DeVasher, Manuel Tolosa, Sarah Snell, Steve Fowler, Leah Pigford, and Dana Williams
Annie Pavlik
March 21, 2017
Jennifer, Monte, Marisa and family,
My heart breaks reading about Nolan this morning. My time getting to know your family at Wilder-Waite and having Nolan in class was remarkable. Memories of my sweet third graders stay with me, and I will always remember Nolan. Sending my thoughts and Prayers.
Gutschlag family
March 20, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. He was such an amazing young man. We are grateful for the time that he touched our lives. Our prayers are with all of you.
April Martin
March 20, 2017
We are very sorry to hear about Nolan's passing. We are praying for your entire family. There are no words to cover how broken we feel for your family.
Joe Paris
March 20, 2017
Jennifer, my deepest condolences. I was so grateful to have Nolan in my class his freshmen year and the opportunity to get to know him as a person. After freshmen year, Nolan would visit often during lunches and chat. He was always so respectful and so gracious in his demeanor. Nolan is a great kid and someone that made my life better for knowing him. I am lifting your and your family up in prayer! I love you Nolan. (Joe Paris - Former Teacher and Friend)
Pilsen 2017
March 20, 2017
I am so incredibly sorry and prayers for Nolan and the family. He was a joy to have as a student and I loved him very much. Many hugs. Profe
Pam Gaston
March 20, 2017
To the family of Nolan D Dreyer: My heart aches to see someone at such a young age go so soon. I didnt know Nolan but I just wanted to send my condolences once I read his obituary. May God give your family the peace & comfort needed through this tough time.
March 20, 2017
Jennifer, we are deeply saddened by your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our deepest sympathies - Jan and Linda Peavler
Deb Schepke
March 20, 2017
Our hearts are broken, we are grieving with and for you! Nolan is such an amazing young man, a great friend to all! We so enjoy our time with Nolan, he makes others laugh, he has always been a great support and friend to Connor and all his friends at PCS. He has a contagious smile that will be so dearly missed! Words cannot express the loss! Praying continually for your family!
Matt and Amanda Burke
March 20, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cindy and Rod Denny
March 20, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.
Kellie Brown
March 20, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son. Sending prayers for your family at this time
Aunt Mary Garramone
March 20, 2017
God bless our family ring. Praying for God to place his hand over all of us as we walk this journey together. Standing right next to you guys and holding your hands. Praying for peace and comfort for this family. We can only survive this together with comforting care from our Heavenly Father . Love only begets more love. We must love each other. I pray Nolan Rest In Peace until the day we will all be reunited in our Heavenly home. Love you all.
Melanie Grant
March 20, 2017
Paul and Cheryl my heart is breaking for you. There are no words. All I can do is pray for comfort as you try and make sense out of all of this.
Harold Fletcher
March 20, 2017
Jennifer, my deepest sympathies to your entire family. You are all in our prayers. May God bless and keep you all.
Sincerely, Harold Fletcher and our entire family
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